Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,714 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) position requiring dedicated open-heart unit experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac monitoring and support equipment.

Details

• Work in an 18-bed Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) at a large academic medical center (500+ bed facility)
• Patient population includes post-cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, lung transplantation, ventricular assist device placement, and other complex cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2
• Rotating AM/PM shift schedule (7A/7P rotation), with straight PM shifts also considered
• 12-hour shifts
• Epic EMR (preferred, not required)

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Critical Care Certification preferred
• Experience in a dedicated open-heart unit with direct OR patient recovery required
• Current experience with post-op cardiac surgery recovery in an ICU setting required
• Proficiency with ventilators, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, Level 1 IABP, and ECMO required
• Experience at a 500+ bed facility required
• One professional reference required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides complex post-operative nursing care to cardiac and thoracic surgical patients recovering from open-heart surgery, transplantation, and VAD placement
• Orientation is scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
• Local candidates are accepted at the same bill rate
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-715453. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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